Cyclades Tableware, 23 cm plate

On these 23 cm ceramic plates, wheel-thrown and hand-painted in Sifnos in the Cyclades, unfold the motifs dear to Nikos and his family: flowers, the tree of life, ichthys, octopus, and other marine symbols. Rendered in an infinite range of blues—sometimes deep, sometimes luminous—these decorations brighten the table and immediately invite travel. Each motif is painted freehand, guided by the inspiration of the moment, and no two plates are ever quite the same, as if the sea, the wind, and the light had left their mark on the ceramic. At the table, they offer that simple and precious feeling of sharing a piece of the Mediterranean—a touch of summer, all year round.

Here, tradition dates back to Antiquity. Pottery made on this small Cycladic island long traveled by boat, delivered from village to village all the way to Athens. In the workshop located in the north of the island, with no precise address—you arrive by following directions from the neighbors—pottery has been a family affair for over a century. In summer, production intensifies to supply holiday tables and loyal clients; the rest of the year, Nikos takes the time to create pieces for the elegant neighborhoods of Athens and for La Maison de Commerce in Paris.

The style of this tableware is built on gentle contrasts: a fine balance between perfection and irregularity, simple drawings, confident forms, and luminous colors. Timeless, not to say eternal, these plates invite you to mix motifs, color the table, and compose a lively, joyful service. They naturally pair with the carafes, bowls, and cups from the collection, creating tableware in a thousand hues.

Note: Entirely hand-painted, each plate is unique. Decorations may vary—lighter or darker, softer or more defined—according to the artisan’s imagination.
To find out which motifs and colors are currently available, please contact us at info@lamaisondecommerce.com or by phone at +33 (0)1 43 21 04 64.